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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 17 Aug 9:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Charlottesville VA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then isolated showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then isolated showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Charlottesville VA
 38.01°N 78.51°W (Elev. 486 ft)
Last Update:
7:29 am EDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 23, 2025
 
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